Rally & Fundraiser Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. Program begins at 6:30pm. Meet the Candidates! Auction and Live Music. BBQ plates available for $8. Tickets available at Allen Cumbie's office, 1514 7th St., Bay City or by calling Patricia Loving @361-972-6185. Matagorda County Fairgrounds, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Pack 4545 of Bay City invites you to join Cub Scouts. On Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church they will hold an information session to join. For more information contact Jef Hestand 979-240-4254.

Bay City Community Blood & Platelet Drive In Support of Area MDA Patients. Saturday Sept. 15th from 9 am to 3 pm. Bay City Service Center 2105 Avenue M To schedule your donation or w/questions, call Debbie: am#979-244-2496 or pm#979-429-0179

Are you affected by someone else's drinking? You have choices. Al-Anon Family Groups meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at 2701 Ave. H For information, call Sheri at 979-429-1166.

Animal Clinic

For the Love of Animals & Companion Animal Rescue team are offering a male cat neuter, rabies, flea protection and de-worming (round and hook) package for only $20. An application and advance payment will guarantee a spot. Applications may be picked up at Bay City Feed Store, Tractor Supply, Bay City Library, Sutherlands, Karges Construction, Lowe's and Alco stores in Palacios. Call Cheryl at 979-244-4540 or Vonnie at 361-972-9939

American Legion Meeting

American Legion The American Legion Auxiliary meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at noon at Diamond S Restaurant. Family members of Veterans are welcome. For more information, contact Helen Wagner at 245-0208.

Charity Bingo

The VFW Post conducts charity bingo every Friday and Sunday evening from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with cash prizes. After all expenses, money is distributed to the worthy causes in the area. VFW Post 2438 is located on Highway 60 N. in Bay City. Call 979-244-4289 for more information.

Hot Breakfast

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2200 Ave. E, is serving a hot breakfast every Friday from 8 to 9 a.m.

Barbecue cook-off, dance, live auction and raffle

Trophies for first-, second- and third-place in brisket, beans, ribs and chicken will be awarded, plus overall team champion. For entry form, information, cook-off rules and time schedule, call Skipper O. at 979-244-6917 or Bill R. at 979-244-4289. Sept. 21-22 at VFW Post 2438 at 11 a.m.

Salute to First Responders

Organized by the Matagorda County Sheriff's Association. as a "thank you" to the people that never ask for one. This event will include more 20 first responding organizations, allowing area residents to meet officers, fireman, and EMS personnel and learn about their agency. There will be equipment displays, including the mobile emergency management center, police K-9's, ambulances, patrol boats and helicopters. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the "Constable Jerry Matthews-Salute to First Responders Scholarship." For more information contact Randy Worthy at 979-429-0061.

Quickbooks 2012- Hands-On Instruction" is set for Sat. Sept. 29th from 9 to 4:30 pm at the Business Development Center, 1900 5th Street. Registration is $99 person and includes instruction, manual,

light lunch and follow-up after the class. Must pre-register and pay to attend, $99 person. Call 979-320-4085 for questions or to register."

The Keep Bay City Beautiful Committee is planning an event to celebrate Texas Recycles Day on Nov. 15. We would like the entire county to join in by saving all plastic shopping bags, so we can create a plastic mountain of "bags of bags." Peggy Georgi with the Palacios Recycling Center has expressed interest in joining us. Peggy Stanley is leading the charge in Matagorda. HEB has pledged a week's worth of the bags they recycle. The Chamber of Commerce is planning a mass email to its members, and several other businesses are beginning to save their bags. We plan to collect them at the Bay City Recycling Center, 1812 Avenue H, Bay City, on Nov. 15 to watch that "mountain" grow.

4th Annual PCMC Box Supper Fundraiser

Benefiting the Palacios Community Medical Center. Local "Chefs" are asked to prepare a box supper for two or more, hot or cold and ready to eat that evening. Sodas, beer and wine will be available for purchase. The box suppers will be auctioned off to the highest bidders by auctioneers Judge Nate McDonald and PCMC Board Member Dan Tucker. There will also be a Bucket Raffle and Live Auction. A new addition this year will be the availability of special box suppers for purchase to ensure everyone has a nice dinner for a reasonable price. Individuals, pairs or groups who wish to be a "Chef" and donate a box supper for this event please contact Lisa Henderson @361-972-2511, Myra Brhlik @361-972-3155 or Carol Singer @361-972-6276

Business Seminar

The Wharton Economic Development Corp. is offering a seminar geared towards entrepreneurs as well as those business owners wanting to take it to the next level. Discussions will include written business and marketing plans, good cash management and accounting practices, marketing and advertising including various media platforms. For more information or to register call the Wharton EDC at 979-532-0999 or El Campo CDC at 979-543-6727 Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

On November 3, 2012 the Service Center/USO Building will host a unique and thrilling event, "The USO Tribute Dance, "A Canteen Social."" This celebration of the re-opening of the Service Center/USO Building (2105 Ave. M and 7th Street), will also help the community to raise funds to complete the project. You will have the opportunity to step back in time to the 40's when the place was hoppin' and the beat was jivin'. We need to raise approximately $150,000.00 to finish the renovation of the space, and you can help by bidding in a silent/live auction. So come, enjoy the music of Boogie Woogie Babes and the Knights of Dixie Orchestra, with adult beverages and canteen food, and help us raise money to complete the restoration of this historic landmark. Tickets are $35.00, adult beverage, extra. Come dance the night away, Saturday November 3, 7:00 pm to 11:00pm.

Shrimp Etouffee & Gumbo Fundraiser

The Blessing Knights of Columbus is sponsoring. Shrimp Etouffee and gumbo with rice, dessert and tea or coffee. Proceeds go to education programs and scholarships for our area youth. St. Peter's Catholic Church Parish - Blessing September 9 at 11 a.m.

Bay City Nature Club Presents

Diana Frankson, WCJC/BCHS Biology Instructor, MS Entomologist brings her extensive collection of creatures. "Bugs: The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful". Please enter through the back door of the HS; Refreshments will be served. Bay City High School Rm. A210 - Bay Cit September 13 at 7 p.m.

Benefiting the Palacios Community Medical Center. Local "Chefs" are asked to prepare a box supper for two or more, hot or cold and ready to eat that evening. Sodas, beer and wine will be available for purchase. The box suppers will be auctioned off to the highest bidders by auctioneers Judge Nate McDonald and PCMC Board Member Dan Tucker. There will also be a Bucket Raffle and Live Auction. A new addition this year will be the availability of special box suppers for purchase to ensure everyone has a nice dinner for a reasonable price. Individuals, pairs or groups who wish to be a "Chef" and donate a box supper for this event please contact Lisa Henderson @361-972-2511, Myra Brhlik @361-972-3155 or Carol Singer @361-972-6276